Spencer Hoernes is a senior at the University of Delaware. In the summer of 2017, he will be traveling with a group of college-aged students on a 70-day, 4000+ mile ride from Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA, raising money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

What is your connection to the cancer community?

My 13 year old cousin whom I have previously lived with for five years is currently battling cancer and I would like to help others in a similar position. It's hard enough battling cancer, but no one has to do it alone.

Why are you traveling over 4000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults?

When I first became informed about this program, my initial thought was "where do I sign up?" It seems pointless to me to sit back and watch someone go through something so traumatic without helping in some form. By riding I intend to help those in the cancer community and lessen their burdens.

ABOUT 2017 4K for Cancer

2017 marks the 16th year of the 4K for Cancer sending young adults on journeys across the country in an effort to inspire hope and unite communities in the fight against cancer. The 4K for Cancer is a program of The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF). Interested in joining the fight? Apply to be a rider or runner at www.4kforcancer.org!

Challenge:

Over 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. Young adults (ages 15-39) face a variety of unique challenges with a cancer diagnosis including fertility preservation, social isolation, lack of insurance, delayed diagnosis, and more.

Solution:

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:

Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.

Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival.

Scholarships - a financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.

UCF House - This year UCF broke ground on a “home away from home” to provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregivers, in East Baltimore.

Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!

Supporters

Name

Date

Amount

Comments

Dan & Paul Somerset

08/10/2017

$115.00

We're so proud of you for taking on this challenge. Thanks!

Hilary Freer

08/10/2017

$25.00

Good job!

Marci Greenberger

08/04/2017

$18.00

St. Peters Episcopal Church

06/21/2017

$25.00

Natassja Linzau

06/20/2017

$25.00

For Jason and Spencer, in honor and appreciation of your dedication and love, in hope of your future. Ride on! Best regards, Natassja

Thu Minh Le

06/07/2017

$5.00

St. Peters Episcopal Church

05/31/2017

$50.00

Theresia Schatz

05/30/2017

$25.00

Wonderful cause - all the best and be safe!

Theresa A Klopp

05/28/2017

$50.00

Barb, Mark, David,Danica McLaud

05/27/2017

$25.00

We are proud of you!

Lawrence D Goldstein

05/24/2017

$50.00

Tanja Pilzak

05/23/2017

$50.00

Good luck - and have fun!!!

Cynthia Butler

05/18/2017

$27.00

St. Peters Episcopal Church

05/17/2017

$805.00

Steve Andreadis

05/16/2017

$50.00

Good luck

Charlotte Thomas

05/16/2017

$20.00

Sharon Lamberton

05/15/2017

$50.00

Terry-Ann Richards

05/15/2017

$30.00

John Michael Sophos

05/15/2017

$10.00

Patricia A Hannon

05/15/2017

$10.00

James Allen Held

05/14/2017

$50.00

Jessica L Potter

05/14/2017

$100.00

John Michael Sophos

05/14/2017

$100.00

Robert W Wimmer

05/12/2017

$100.00

Mike & Karen DeMonte

05/11/2017

$50.00

Godspeed Spencer!

William A Peterson

05/11/2017

$100.00

Dan Magnolia

05/10/2017

$10.00

Best of luck! Be safe!

Amir Hanna

05/10/2017

$100.00

Great to help a great cause.

Ellen Chafee

05/10/2017

$50.00

Go Spencer!

Anonymous Friend

05/10/2017

$25.00

Mark Bush

05/10/2017

$20.00

Shierra Ramirez

05/10/2017

$25.00

Sophia Ramirez

05/10/2017

$25.00

Ingrid Miller

05/10/2017

$250.00

Robert M Morgan

05/09/2017

$50.00

Paul G Kratt

05/09/2017

$50.00

John W Saupp

05/08/2017

$40.00

Donna Jeanne Turnell

05/07/2017

$25.00

Alice L Harris

05/07/2017

$25.00

Ann Freeman

05/06/2017

$200.00

Bishop William Gohl

05/04/2017

$100.00

Prayers and Support go with you on this pilgrimage. It will be a blessing to many!

Maureen Lyons

05/04/2017

$25.00

Kevin G Morgan

05/04/2017

$50.00

Anne J Ratledge

05/04/2017

$100.00

J. Thomas Sturgis

05/04/2017

$100.00

Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Delaware

05/02/2017

$1,000.00

John P Biddle

05/02/2017

$100.00

Sandy Bently

05/01/2017

$50.00

Beth & Peter Hoernes

05/01/2017

$75.00

Deborah I Zwicke

05/01/2017

$100.00

Ellie Brown

04/30/2017

$20.00

Safe Travels, Spencer!!

Bonny J Mears

04/30/2017

$50.00

Donald M Matthews

04/30/2017

$500.00

A L Martin

04/29/2017

$25.00

Maria Faiola

04/28/2017

$20.00

You are inspiring Spencer!! Have an amazing trip!

Ernest C Soffronoff

04/26/2017

$25.00

Ed /Lali Hoernes

04/21/2017

$100.00

St. Peters Episcopal Church

04/19/2017

$500.00

Scott Eisenhart

04/16/2017

$20.00

John Barber

04/15/2017

$20.00

GO SPEENO!!!!

Stacey Merenda

04/15/2017

$20.00

GO SPEENO!!!!

Nona Holy

04/14/2017

$20.00

Spencer-Blessings on this journey! Peace-Nona

Janan Bergen

04/14/2017

$100.00

Praying God's blessing on this trip and on you Spencer!! You are an amazing young man and I am privileged to know you! Ride for Jesus and don't look back.

Sarah Fredrick

04/13/2017

$20.00

GO SPEENO!!!!

Anonymous Friend

04/12/2017

$50.00

Jim Farmer

04/11/2017

$25.00

Hey Spencer - God bless and be safe out there.

JoAnne Gross

04/11/2017

$25.00

God's blessings to you on this journey. Your compassion for this cause is remarkable and I'm sure this will be a life changing experience.

Nancy and Ken Lomax

04/11/2017

$100.00

Good luck and Godspeed, Spencer! This sounds like such an amazing opportunity to make a difference in people's lives -- thanks for your caring spirit and dedication to the cause! Stay safe out there!

Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Delaware

04/11/2017

$200.00

Henry May

04/10/2017

$275.00

Go Spencer!!! We are praying for you and for Jason! May God bless you and give you both all the strength and endurance you will need.

Sarah LaFave

04/10/2017

$25.00

Go Spencer!!

Tom & Susie Olson

04/10/2017

$100.00

Such a great way to support a critical cause - Godspeed, Spencer!

Rebekah Biddison

04/09/2017

$100.00

Good Luck, Spencer! We love and admire your spirit. You have such a big heart. Stay that way. It will serve you well. Sending our love to you. Chuck and Rebekah

Chris Kolmorgen

04/05/2017

$25.00

Good luck on the journey!

Tim Thornton

04/04/2017

$400.00

They didn't have a space for Mr. & Mr., some day. Be careful, have fun, and we would love to connect again one day. Tyler and Bryce are both 15. Jerry and I cannot be old enough to have children this age! It made me choose one. Jerry is almost finish his doctorate. ( will that make me a doctor's wife......)

Gabrielle McNichol

03/31/2017

$50.00

This is a perfect cause for you to take part in for many reasons! I am so inspired by you. Keeping doing awesome things and good luck!!! XO

Patty Little

03/28/2017

$50.00

Go Spencer!! So great to "hear" from you and support you in such a worthy cause.